Obituaries

George Crusade

Jul 27, 2012

At 85 years young, George Crusade made his transition on Friday, July 27th, 2012, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Phila., PA after being blessed with a long and fulfilling life. George was happily married for 44 years to his beloved wife, Constantina, and was a supportive and loving father to his daughters Catherine and Desiree.

The highlight of George's career involved...

The Rev. H. Roberts Lorenz

Jul 26, 2012

The Rev. H. Roberts Lorenz died peacefully at Meadow Ridge, Tel Hai in Honey Brook, PA. on July 26th, 2012.  Fr. Lorenz was born on December 15, 1932 in Norristown, Pa to Edward Alexander and Katherine Roberts Lorenz.

He received a B.A. degree from Maryville College in Tennessee, received a Masters of Divinity from the Philadelphia Divinity School in 1958 and...

Leroy L. Cooper, Sr.

Jul 26, 2012

Leroy L. Cooper, Sr., 86, of Caln Township, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the Coatesville VAMC Hospice Unit. He was the husband of the late Georgia Marie Thompson Cooper who died in 2008. Born in Delta, PA, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Florence Cooper.

Leroy proudly served in the US...

Elizabeth "Bettie" Hall Plant

Jul 22, 2012

Elizabeth "Bettie" Hall Plant, 94, of Christiana, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 22, 2012. She was the wife of the late George A. Plant. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mildred Gausman Hall.

Bettie had lived in Christiana with her daughter for over 25 years and had previously...

Michel Gochtovtt

Jul 21, 2012

Michel Gochtovtt, 88,  né "de Gochtoft" to Kazimieras Gostautas and Elisabeth Verevkine in Sarlat, France, passed away surrounded by his family on July 21, 2012, at home in Exton, Pennsylvania, joining his beloved wife of 42 years, Chriss in the eternal presence of the Lord.

During World War II, Mr. Gochtovtt joined the Forces françaises de l' intérieur...

Sandra Lee Smith

Jul 20, 2012

Sandra Lee Smith, 48, of Willow Street, PA passed away on Friday, July 20, 2012 while under the care of Hospice of Lancaster at the Essa Flory Hospice Center. She was the beloved wife of Brian K. Smith with whom she shared 20 years of marriage. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the Richard Barrett of Christiana...

James A. Pegler, Sr.

Jul 17, 2012

James A.  Pegler, Sr., 59, of East Fallowfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 surrounded by his family.  He was the loving partner of the late Brenda E. Owens, with whom he shared 25 years of his life.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late James and Catherine Pegler.James was retired from Schramm of West Chester,...

Olga Dreyer

Jul 16, 2012

Olga Dreyer, 65, of East Fallowfield, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Vernon S. Dreyer, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage.

Born in Regensburg, Germany, Olga was the daughter of Helena Glowa of Clifton Heights and the late Michael Glowa.

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Fred Talbot Garnett

Jul 16, 2012

Fred Talbot Garnett, 90, of Coatesville, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012 at the Neighborhood Hopsice Center in West Chester. He was the husband of the late Jane Dunlap Garnett who died in 1996. Born in Parkesburg, he was the son of the late S. Golden and Matilda Murr Garnett.

Fred was a 1939 graduate of...

Betty Jane (Ash) Pyle

Jul 16, 2012

Betty Jane (Ash) Pyle, 87, of Wagontown, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of Clair A. Pyle of Wagontown, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage.Born in Coatesville on March 17, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Mary Ash Franklin and Ira G. Ash.Betty...

Sidney L. Hammond

Jul 11, 2012

Sidney L. Hammond, 81, of Gap, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Atglen, PA, and was the son of the late Herbert and Florence White Hammond. He was the husband of the late Carol A. Hammond.

An area resident most...

Richard L. Partner

Jul 8, 2012

Richard L. Partner, 54, of Honey Brook Twp., passed away at his home on Sunday, July 8, 2012.  He was the husband of Kimberly McCulley.

Born in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late Richard Leslie Partner and Mary Catherine Moser Partner of Altoona, PA.  He was employed by Irving Textile of Atglen, PA.

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John L. Gill, Sr.

Jul 7, 2012

John L. Gill, Sr., 64, of Cochranville, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at AristaCare at Meadow Springs in Plymouth Meeting.  He was the beloved husband of Janice Adams Gill, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage.Born in Coatesville, John was the son of the late John M. and Elizabeth (Chesnet) Gill.  An area resident his entire life,...

The Rev'D Edward Bicking Jones, Ph.D.

Jul 6, 2012

The Rev'd Edward Bicking Jones, Ph.D., 83, of Philadelphia passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012 at the Philadelphia Protestant Home.

He was born June 4, 1929 to H. Milton and Marie Bicking Jones of Parkesburg, PA.

He attended Millersville State Teachers College (now Millersville University) and upon graduation from college entered Louisville Presbyterian Seminary,...

Marion E. Campbell

Jul 6, 2012

Marion E. Campbell, 78, of Pomeroy, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was the widow of Donald C. Campbell, who passed away 22 years ago.

Born in Honey Brook, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Miller) Esworthy.She was a 1952 graduate of the former Honey Brook High School.She...

Gail A. Artus

Jul 6, 2012

Gail A. Artus, 71, of West Caln Twp., passed away on Friday, July 6th, 2012 at the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Philadelphia.

Born on Monday, January 6th, 1941 in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Edgar L. Artus and Bernice N. Rensel Hamer.

An area resident all her life, she was...

Ernest L. Stoltzfus

Jul 5, 2012

Ernest L. Stoltzfus, 55, of Christiana, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2012. He was the husband of Brenda Dourte Stoltzfus with whom he shared 26 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Esther P. Doutrich Stoltzfus of Palmyra, PA and the late Glenn R. Stoltzfus.

Ernie was an area resident all his...

James (Jimmy) E. Pierson, Jr.

Jul 1, 2012

 James (Jimmy) Edward Pierson, Jr., 74, of Lancaster met Jesus, his Savior, face to face on Sunday, July 1, 2012. His last days were spent at Hospice of Lancaster County in Mt. Joy along with family and friends. 

Born in Washington, D.C., he is survived by his wife of 51 years, Anne, and two daughters: Holly Barlow, wife of Dewey Barlow,...

Grace F. Sagnor

Jun 29, 2012

Grace F. Sagnor, 95, of New Holland, formerly of Parkesburg, died on Friday, June 29, 2012 at Garden Spot Village where she resided since 2003. She was the widow of the late Francis G. Sagnor who died in 1985.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late William and Mabel Devlin Means.

Grace...

C. Kenneth "Ken" Patton

Jun 29, 2012

C. Kenneth "Ken" Patton, 78, of Wagontown, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2012 at the Life Care Hospital of Chester County surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Shirley L. Patton with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Modena, PA, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Alberta...